Success

Success
Ps. 1:1-3; Is. 1:18-20

God wants to reason with us- have a discussion; for us to use our brain

God said it, I believe it, that settles it! You have to believe in order for the promises of God to settle in your life
vs. 19-I'll make you successful
God makes promises that you have to believe and then act in accordance with that promise (there is a big "if" which is based on your actions)
the fight with our willing: what I want to do vs. what I have to do (these should line up) i.e. you should want to be saved as much as your have to be saved. "have" will only take you so far.
obedience: to act without question
resistance leads to rebellion
Jer. 17:7-8 these trees prosper because they gain their water from the streams that are never ending and constantly flowing, and are not waiting on "showers of blessings."

How do I become willing (get my will to a place where I want to do what I have to do)?
1. doesnt walk in the counsel of the wicked
counsel: a)advice, b)purpose(careful not to allow the wickedness of the culture to determine our purpose
2. dont stand in the way of sinners
way: a)path or road (shouldnt be in the wrong places) b)habit or manner (doing what heathen do)-these will rob you of your willingness
3. dont sit in the seat of mockers/scornful
seat: a)sitting with people who are "haters" who mock and are resistant of change b)assembly- group of people around you who put down you or what you believe c)dwelling place-dont live like they live d)situation-it is difficult to live holy in unholy situations
4. delight in his word: you wont read the bible if you dont like it. Your inner man is starving for the word.
5. meditation: a)mutter or talk to yourself- needs to be positive self-talk (dont answer yourself) b)divise, plot, imagine,scheme- you need to see your own success that the things that you touch prosper.